I just dug out my old Salomon skates, serviced the bearings and took a ride. They're in pretty rough shape but memories from my youth in the 1990s with a pair of original Lightnings came flooding back. I really miss it and I think a new pair would be great fun. Also need to do something about this gut I didn't have back then.
I skate the white 110 for around 2 months now. Pure love for it! 🖤 I added a second Shockabsorber and replaced the Laces to black ones 😍 #rollerbladelightning #pumptrackinline
I have just tried them on my first ride. They feel amazing compared to my previous soft boot skates. The issue for my is quite big pronation and these manage to be comfortable enough. I need few more rides to break the liner and for my feet to get used to new stuff. For now they gave me hope to skate comfortably.
I think that rubbery feeling ratchet buckle thingy is because there is no buckle protection. With that soft plastic it will bend/absorbs with the fall and get back in the normal position and don’t break off or bend in a way so you have to replace it.
The skates you said were the same look different but it might be because they are different sizes. The straps were closer on one and the angle and length of the liner cuff at the front looks different although it’s hard to compare with the camera moving so quickly and not holding for a clear comparison. It may not be as different as other skates but it does seem like there is a difference, whether it’s apreciable or not is another question.
Thank you for reviewing the lightning series. Currently, I have the Rollerblade RB Pro X. The length is perfect, but it’s very tight around my inner ankle bone, causing a pressure point while skating. I think the tongue of the liner is pressing against my ankle. How is the fit of the Lightning 90 around the ankles? Specifically on the inside?
My feet are 274mm and 110mm width, was looking at RB80 first but the lightning 90 look so great, nice coloring. Is the width comparable between these models and what size would you recommend since I seem to be between sizes with this model?
I bought the 90mm version, then bought an FR2-3x 110mm frame and i really enjoy it. I would have bought the Lightning 110 if they weren't white lol, no way i'm buying white skates.
I love my Lightning 90s. The Hydrogen wheels really make a difference compared to Supreme wheels. I like that its not as tight as the Twisters. Just my preference.
Do you have grey and gold one's mate? what are they like to skate on agility/comfort/speed etc, also does your foot feel planted in the boot as in held/supported well?
Anyone have thoughts.. I’m about to try out a pair of the lightning 05 skates instead of traditional Bauer or ccm roller skates. Quick turning and stopping might be the only difference but for speed they’re probably better than roller hockey skates
Which one's would be better for an all round skate that I can do long distances on the FRX 80 or the Lightening 90, it's essentially my first proper set of skates that I'll be learning on, want a quick agile skate
@@LocoSkates Thanks guys love your channel and store, is there an FRX 80 replacement due soon or? Just wondering if it's worth waiting as a new improved version could be out soon in other colours or whatever
@@LocoSkates I done a bit of research on your site etc and it says with the FR you have to size up and I'm a size UK 12 as is so I'm not able to get the orange FR's which is a shame as they're the one's I wanted, seems it's a choice between the Lightening 80 and 90 now lol, shame they don't do the 80's in the white and blue for men they're gorgeous but the others seem nice
@@LocoSkates thanks for reply, I trust in you, I am from India… my first skate from your shop was Powerslide HC Evo Pro 110, second was Powerslide Next Pro Black 80 now going to buy third skate from your shop is Rollerblade Crossfire Carbon
I have to say though "soft boot in disguise" is a rather damning description. Like theyre selling you on it being something it isn't, namely a hard boot skate. Sounds cheap!!!
@@samuelsg27 I initially got powerslide then FX neither fit normally like the RB Twister XT which fit spot on for size. Great boots and fittings on them too. Really impressed with mine and love skating them. If you are debating getting them then just go for it. Yes they are slightly more expensive. But what you get for that extra money works out so much cheaper than if you were to upgrade a cheaper skate. Hope this all helps! Blessings from England
RB makes good skates, but RB spare parts are so expensive to replace. Why in the world would you make a buckle system that will cost you 20 bucks or more to replace? Try finding toe sliders for RB. Might as well go fishing in swimming pool. Good product. Bad spare parts price and stock.
I broke my leg about 13 years ago and have tried to skate with a plastic boot and it's so painful. Please make soft boots still a thing in the future, for me! Thanks...
I just dug out my old Salomon skates, serviced the bearings and took a ride. They're in pretty rough shape but memories from my youth in the 1990s with a pair of original Lightnings came flooding back. I really miss it and I think a new pair would be great fun. Also need to do something about this gut I didn't have back then.
I skate the white 110 for around 2 months now. Pure love for it! 🖤 I added a second Shockabsorber and replaced the Laces to black ones 😍 #rollerbladelightning #pumptrackinline
I have just tried them on my first ride. They feel amazing compared to my previous soft boot skates. The issue for my is quite big pronation and these manage to be comfortable enough. I need few more rides to break the liner and for my feet to get used to new stuff. For now they gave me hope to skate comfortably.
Rollerblade making softboots, K2 making hardboots. I don't even know what's real anymore.
Heard the K2's are also like softboot in disguise 😅
Maybe FR with Trinity frames next brother 😂
@@Metadosis1 I'm here for it!
Perfect! Now they just need antirockers and some CDS Detroit heel plates.
I had those on my majestic 12's before they came with sole plates
I think that rubbery feeling ratchet buckle thingy is because there is no buckle protection. With that soft plastic it will bend/absorbs with the fall and get back in the normal position and don’t break off or bend in a way so you have to replace it.
They changed the shock absorber on the Lightnings. The ones on the Twister Edge have notches that can break, happened already on one of my pairs.
Great break down. I want 90mm to be the new 80mm. Just add Tom in mix, a cameo from Harry and I’d buy all 3 versions!
The skates you said were the same look different but it might be because they are different sizes. The straps were closer on one and the angle and length of the liner cuff at the front looks different although it’s hard to compare with the camera moving so quickly and not holding for a clear comparison. It may not be as different as other skates but it does seem like there is a difference, whether it’s apreciable or not is another question.
Thank you for reviewing the lightning series. Currently, I have the Rollerblade RB Pro X. The length is perfect, but it’s very tight around my inner ankle bone, causing a pressure point while skating. I think the tongue of the liner is pressing against my ankle. How is the fit of the Lightning 90 around the ankles? Specifically on the inside?
My feet are 274mm and 110mm width, was looking at RB80 first but the lightning 90 look so great, nice coloring. Is the width comparable between these models and what size would you recommend since I seem to be between sizes with this model?
I bought the 90mm version, then bought an FR2-3x 110mm frame and i really enjoy it. I would have bought the Lightning 110 if they weren't white lol, no way i'm buying white skates.
I love my Lightning 90s. The Hydrogen wheels really make a difference compared to Supreme wheels. I like that its not as tight as the Twisters. Just my preference.
Do you have grey and gold one's mate? what are they like to skate on agility/comfort/speed etc, also does your foot feel planted in the boot as in held/supported well?
How are these as far as width compared to the FR Neo 1s thats coming out?
Anyone have thoughts..
I’m about to try out a pair of the lightning 05 skates instead of traditional Bauer or ccm roller skates. Quick turning and stopping might be the only difference but for speed they’re probably better than roller hockey skates
K2 80 Boa or rollerblade 80 macroblade to start skating again. 55 years old 170 pounds.
Would these be good for wide flat feet?
@@Gwyndion500 yes. Forgot to say, people are finding these fit wide 🙂
@@LocoSkates nice!
Definitely, I got them specifically for my wide size 9s.
When does the FR Neo 2 Intuition version is going to be available on the website guys? Curious
There some shipping delays out of china. Should be August sometime… potentially end of July.
Which one's would be better for an all round skate that I can do long distances on the FRX 80 or the Lightening 90, it's essentially my first proper set of skates that I'll be learning on, want a quick agile skate
@@wayneg85 if you want agile then go for the 80
@@LocoSkates Thanks guys love your channel and store, is there an FRX 80 replacement due soon or? Just wondering if it's worth waiting as a new improved version could be out soon in other colours or whatever
@@wayneg85 No, FRX is a staple that will continue as it is!
@@LocoSkates I done a bit of research on your site etc and it says with the FR you have to size up and I'm a size UK 12 as is so I'm not able to get the orange FR's which is a shame as they're the one's I wanted, seems it's a choice between the Lightening 80 and 90 now lol, shame they don't do the 80's in the white and blue for men they're gorgeous but the others seem nice
What’s your view about Rollerblade Crossfire Carbon Inline Skates sir ?
I think they are the best quality Carbon Freestyle boot for a low relative price. If I was going to buy a carbon freestyle boot I'd get the Crossfire.
@@LocoSkates thanks for reply, I trust in you, I am from India… my first skate from your shop was Powerslide HC Evo Pro 110, second was Powerslide Next
Pro Black 80 now going to buy third skate from your shop is Rollerblade Crossfire Carbon
Does the 310 come with a brake?
No
Actually yes, it does. All versions have brakes in the box
How are they with nomad liners?
We actually did a video on that already… just here: th-cam.com/video/gCpVW5TbDEs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lw6Ukx_k7X5bnotA
The "women's" ones look awesome. Just go a size up
I have to say though "soft boot in disguise" is a rather damning description. Like theyre selling you on it being something it isn't, namely a hard boot skate. Sounds cheap!!!
cant argue with what you get for the price point but Twister XT for the win.............
Are the XT wider?
@@samuelsg27 not sure on width but all the specs are better.
Best wheels and bearing combo
@@samuelsg27 I initially got powerslide then FX neither fit normally like the RB Twister XT which fit spot on for size. Great boots and fittings on them too. Really impressed with mine and love skating them. If you are debating getting them then just go for it. Yes they are slightly more expensive.
But what you get for that extra money works out so much cheaper than if you were to upgrade a cheaper skate.
Hope this all helps!
Blessings from England
RB makes good skates, but RB spare parts are so expensive to replace. Why in the world would you make a buckle system that will cost you 20 bucks or more to replace? Try finding toe sliders for RB. Might as well go fishing in swimming pool. Good product. Bad spare parts price and stock.
It isn't..
I broke my leg about 13 years ago and have tried to skate with a plastic boot and it's so painful. Please make soft boots still a thing in the future, for me! Thanks...
Try the Seba CJ. It’s a soft boot but very stiff.
RB macroblades are a great soft boot / fitness model in my opinion.